In the past decade or so, scientists have recognized the importance of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCFA) during pregnancy and early developmental life of the newborn child. Research shows that adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids enhance development of the fetal and infant brain and may improve cognitive development, visual acuity, hand eye coordination and attention s...

CONTEXT Some prospective studies have shown an inverse association between fish intake and risk of stroke, but none has examined the relationship of fish and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake with risk of specific stroke subtypes. OBJECTIVE To examine the association between fish and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and risk of stroke subtypes in women. DESIGN, SETTING, AND...

OBJECTIVE This article is an overview of epidemiological and treatment studies suggesting that deficits in dietary-based omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may make an etiological contribution to mood disorders and that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may provide a therapeutic strategy. METHOD Relevant published studies are detailed and considered. RESULTS Several epidemiological ...

1An alternative, sustainable source of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids is widely recognized as desirable, helping to reduce pressure on current sources (wild capture fisheries) and providing a de novo source of these health beneficial fatty acids. This review will consider the efforts and progress to develop transgenic plants as terrestrial sources of omega-3 fish oils, focusing ...

Background Previous studies have reported inconsistent findings regarding the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids on pregnant women with major depressive disorder (MDD). This meta-analysis was conducted to systematically evaluate the clinical applicability of omega-3 fatty acids in treating depression in pregnant women. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared omega-3 fatty acids ...

Studies of the composition vegetable oils are expedient in order to achieve quality product modelling. The goal this research was determine fatty acids using gas chromatography (GC) and antioxidant activity DPPH ABTS spectrophotometric methods. Analysed were castor seed, sunflower sesame fibrous hemp black radish seed olive oils. Different classes determined: polyunsaturated, monounsaturated sa...

The type of diet consumed by individuals has been associated with the development of some chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, diabetes, and others. Populations that consume diets rich in fruits and vegetables and drink wine in moderation, as the Mediterranean, have a higher life expectancy and less chronic diseases than other occidental populations. We carried out ...

This paper focuses on dietary approaches to control intramuscular fat deposition to increase beneficial omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and conjugated linoleic acid content and reduce saturated fatty acids in beef. Beef lipid trans-fatty acids are considered, along with relationships between lipids in beef and colour shelf-life and sensory attributes. Ruminal lipolysis and biohydroge...

A combination of nutritionally active ingredients containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, flavanols and phytosterols produce many beneficial effects on atherosclerosis-associated risk factors gene expression in mice fed a high fat diet.

   Two omega-3 fatty acids including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are essential for the physiologic function of neuronal cell membrane. Normal function of neuronal cell membrane requires appropriate composition of fatty in its structure. Present study was designed to compare the effect of short-term and long-term pretreatment with omega-3 fatty acids on scopolamine...